Theatre Studies B.A.

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts Degree is designed to offer a thorough foundation in theatre while providing flexibility and opportunity for interdisciplinary study with a required minor. Upon graduation, UCF students can choose to pursue further education or enter the job market with a skill set unique to their goals.

Theatre UCF BA/BFA Comparison Chart

BA
Theatre Studies

BFA
Acting

BFA
Musical Theatre

BFA
Design and Technology

BFA
Stage Management

Total University credit hours required

120

129

129

129

129

General Education credits required

36

36

36

36

36

Theatre core credits required

24

24

24

24

24

Total Theatre credit hours required

46

93

93

93

93

Minor or second major required

yes

no

no

no

no

Internship required

no

yes

yes

yes

yes

Theatre elective credit hours required

22

15

9

9

9

More than one required acting class

no

yes

yes

no

yes

More than one required stagecraft class

no

no

no

yes

yes

Foreign Language Required

yes

no

no

no

no

Dance Classes Required

no

yes

yes

no

no

Includes Private Voice Lessons

no

no

yes

no

no

Number Accepted Per Year

average is about 60

average is about 16

average is about 16

average is about 16

average is about 12

Able to Audition for Department Productions

yes - Optional

yes - Required

yes - Required

N/A

N/A

Requirements

The faculty evaluates students desiring to become majors via an interview. All prospective students must prepare and provide the following:

Résumé

Three current letters of recommendation

Transcripts of prior college credits

Interviews will be held on select dates in March-August. We encourage all students to visit campus before committing to our programs. However, if you are unable to visit campus during one of the listed times, we will conduct an interview for the BA Theatre Studies program via Skype. In order to set up an interview via Skype, all materials must be submitted in advance. Click here to schedule an interview in person or via Skype.